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= LAB PREPARATION =
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[[Image:package.png|thumb|right|200px|Learning how to conserve disk space is essential for the efficient operation of a Linux computer system. You will learn how to manipulate the size of Linux file-system sizes (via '''LVM''') in Lab5. ]]
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[[Image:lbreakout2.png|thumb|right|200px|You will download and compile the game called '''lbreakout2''' which is only available as compressed source code. ]]
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=== Purpose / Objectives of Lab3===
In this lab, you are going to identify potential problems such as running out of space to run a GUI, or forgetting your root password. You will also learn to conserve hard disk space by learning how to compress and decompress files that are stored on your computer server. In addition, you will learn alternative methods of how to install applications (i.e. programs).
<u>Main Objectives</u>
*Learn to boot your Centos VM into '''Single User mode''' for rescue purposes
*Create and extract '''archive''' files ('''tar''' and '''tar.gz''')
*Install applications using various methods:
:*'''Download''', '''decompress''' and archive file from the Internet, then '''compile source code''' in order to install an application.
:*Use '''yum''' utility to install software from '''local source programs''' (on DVD drive)
:*Use '''yum''' utility to install software from '''repositories''' (online storage areas)
:*Learn how to '''add repositories''' (online software storage areas) to install less common applications.
<ul><li value="4">Demonstrate the use of Bash Shell scripts to automate routine tasks (generate a customized software report)</li></ul>
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|colspan="3" style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom: thin solid black;border-spacing:0px;"|Minimum Required Materials<br>
|colspan="3" style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom: thin solid black;border-spacing:0px;padding-left:20px;"|Linux Command Reference<br>
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|width="10%" style="padding-left:20px;" |[[Image:ssd.png|thumb|left|85px|<b>Solid State Drive</b>]]
|width="10%" style="padding-left:20px;" |[[Image:ubs-key.png|thumb|left|85px|<b>USB key</b><br>(for backups)]]
|width="10%" style="padding-left:20px;" |[[Image:log-book.png|thumb|left|70px|<b>Lab3 Log Book</b>]]
| style="padding-left:20px;"|Archiving / Compiling
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/tar.1.html tar]<br>
[http://unixhelp.ed.ac.uk/CGI/man-cgi?gzip gzip, gunzip]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/make.1.html make]<br><br>
Software Manangement<br>
[http://www.rpm.org/max-rpm/rpm.8.html rpm]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man8/yum.8.html yum]
| style="padding-left:20px;"|Miscellaneous
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ls.1.html ls]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/more.1.html more]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/wget.1.html wget]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/chmod.1.html chmod]<br>
[http://ss64.com/vi.html vi]
| style="padding-left:20px;"|Matrix On-line Tutorials:<ul><li>Shell Scripting Basics - Part 4 (The sed Utility):<br>'''/home/murray.saul/scripting-4'''</li></ul>
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= INVESTIGATION 1: TROUBLESHOOTING BOOTING & FORGOTTEN ROOT PASSWORD =
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[[Image:grub1.png|thumb|right|600px|Press '''e''' at Grub Boot Menu to edit]]
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===Part 1: Common Booting Issues===
There are a few "classic problems" that students can encounter with their virtual machines and their host machine after performing lab2. Although all OPS235 students may not encounter these problems, it is good to be aware of what a potential problem may look like, and know how to solve that problem.
'''A few common problems are:'''
*I Can't boot into Graphical Mode on my '''c7host''' machine
*I Forgot My '''Regular User''' Password
*I Forgot My '''root''' Password
*I Can't Start My Virtual Machine
'''Troubleshooting consists of 3 basic elements:'''
*'''Asking Questions''' (eg. what was done recently prior to problem?)
*'''Eliminating''' what the problem '''IS NOT'''
*Having '''Tenacity''' and '''patience''' (ability to focus on finding the cause of the problem)
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[[Image:grub2_1.png|thumb|right|600px|Add the boot option '''single''' and then press '''ctrl-x''' to boot into single user mode]]
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===Part 2: Booting into Single-User Mode===
If you cannot log graphically into your machine (first two common problems), there is a trick to boot your system into '''single-user''' mode. This mode does not provide networking, graphics, or logging in as other regular users, but can connect to a text-based interface as the '''root''' user. This method will only work if a GRUB (<u>'''Gr'''</u>and '''<u>U</u>'''nified <u>'''B'''</u>oot-loader) password has not been set, or that you haven't forgotten the GRUB password.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Launch the VMware application.
#Select Open Virtual Machine, and select the VM called c7host on your Solid State Drive.
#Launch your c7host machine, and login as as a regular user.
#Boot-up your '''c7host''' VM. '''when the Grub Boot menu appears''', press the letter <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">e</span></code></b> (for "edit").
#Using your arrow keys, scroll to next screen to '''linux''', or '''linux16''', or '''linux-efi''' command and type the word <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">single</span></code></b> as an argument after '''quiet''' (see diagram for reference) and then press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">ctrl-x</span></code></b> to boot.
#The system should boot into text-based mode. Enter your '''root''' password.
#One thing to look at is partition space usage. Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">df -h</span></code></b>
#If you notice 0% free space in the '''/''' partition, then there is a problem. This most likely is caused by not following steps to create a <u>compressed</u> copy of the VM image. If that is the case, locate the large image backup and remove it. Do NOT remove the image in ''/var/lib/libvirt/images'' directory!
#You can use the '''passwd''' command to reset your '''regular user''' password (eg. <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">passwd regularuserid</span></code></b>). You can press '''ctrl-c''' if you wish to abort (i.e. not change password).
#To restart in graphical mode, simply enter the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">reboot</span></code></b>.
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[[Image:grub2_3.png|thumb|right|600px|Add '''rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh''' as shown and then press '''ctrl-x''' to boot into single user no root password mode]]
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===Part 3: Resetting Forgotten Root Password===
Unfortunately, booting into Single-User Mode does not work if you forgot your '''root''' password, since the procedure in the previous part requires that you enter your root password. In order to reset your root password, you need to perform a different procedure (shown below).
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#The procedure to reset root's password is different than shown above. Press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">e</span></code></b> at the Grub boot menu.
#Using your arrow keys, move to '''linux''' or '''linux-efi''' command and replace the argument '''ro''' with the argument <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh</span></code></b> (see diagram for reference) and then press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">ctrl-x</span></code></b> to boot.
#The system should boot into text-based mode without prompting for root's password.
#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">chroot /sysroot</span></code></b><br><br>
#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">passwd root</span></code></b> in order to change your root password (press '''ctrl-c''' if you wish to abort - i.e. not change password).
#To restart in graphical mode, simply enter the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">reboot</span></code></b>.
===Catastrophic Boot Problems===
:Not being able to start your '''c7host''' due to '''Kernel Panic''' or some sort of '''catastrophic disk failure''' is not as easy to fix. You might be able to boot from your '''Centos LIVE DVD, open a terminal and mount the partition''' via command line and look for possible problems (setup files like '''/etc/fstab'''). '''Lab5''' will discuss more about mounting and the /etc/fstab file. The "worst-case scenario" would be to purchase a new hard disk, '''perform lab1 completely, perform lab2 to install and set-up virtualization software''', then '''restore your VM image and xml file backups''' (eg. decompressing images, issuing virsh define commands for .xml files). That is why consistently '''performing backups of ALL of your VMS at the end of each lab is absolutely essential! You have been warned!'''
'''Answer INVESTIGATION 1 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
= INVESTIGATION 2: ARCHIVING & RESTORING FILES =
===Part 1: Creating a File Archive===
One method to help prevent running out of hard disk space is to compress or '''archive''' files so they take up less space on your computer system. Archiving files is also a popular method to '''bundle files together''' into one smaller file for fast transfers to other computer servers.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Boot up your '''centos3''' VM.
#Change your working directory to '''/usr/share/doc/sudo*'''
#Use the tar (tape archiver) command to create an archive file named '''/tmp/archive1.tar'''
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar cvf /tmp/archive1.tar .</span></code></b>
{{Admon/important | Warning! | Don't miss the <code>.</code> at the end of the <code>tar</code> command (where indicated). It specifies what should go into the archive: the contents of the current directory.}}
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<li value="4">What do the options '''c''', '''v''', and '''f''' mean?</li>
<li>Record the archive file size.</li>
<li>Compress the file using '''gzip''':
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<li><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">gzip /tmp/archive1.tar</span></code></b></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Record the archive file size after compression.</li>
<li>Make sure you're still in '''/usr/share/doc/sudo*''' and then create a compressed archive:
<ul>
<li><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar cvzf /tmp/archive2.tgz .</span></code></b></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>What does the''' z''' option do?</li>
<li>Compare the sizes of '''/tmp/archive1.tar.gz''' and '''/tmp/archive2.tgz'''. Why are they so close in size?</li>
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===Part 2: Restoring Files From an Archive===
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Remain in your '''centos3''' VM.
#Create the directory '''/tmp/extract1'''
#Change to the '''/tmp/extract1''' directory.
#Move the file '''archive1.tar.gz''' to your current directory.
#Unzip the first archive you created:
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">gunzip archive1.tar.gz</span></code></b>
#Extract the files from the first archive:
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar xvf archive1.tar</span></code></b>
#Are all the files there?
#Compare '''/tmp/extract1/README''' and '''/usr/share/doc/sudo*/README'''. Are they exactly the same? Why?
#Create the directory '''/tmp/extract2'''
#Move the file '''archive2.tgz''' to the '''/tmp/extract2''' directory.
#Extract the files from the second archive:
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar xvzf /tmp/extract2/archive2.tar.gz</span></code></b>
#Note that this time a separate <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">gunzip</span></code></b> command was not needed. Why?
#Repeat the previous command, leaving out the option '''z'''. Does it work? Why?
#Compare the '''README''' file in this directory with the original file. Are they exactly the same?
'''Answer Investigation 2 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
=INVESTIGATION 3: MANAGING SOFTWARE PACKAGES=
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=== Part 1: Managing Software and Repositories with Yum ===
We will learn how to install software packages with the '''yum''' utility. This command is useful for installing software since it automatically resolves software dependencies prior to installing the software. Upon your Centos OS install, a link to a software repository is automatically made to allow for easy software updates.
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that a particular software package is contained on the default repository. In order to overcome this problem, you can add other repositories that may contain the application that you wish to install.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Make certain that you are in your '''c7host''' VM.
#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum install elinks</span></code></b>
#Now issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum info elinks</span></code></b>
#How can you tell if the elinks package has been installed?
#To remove the elinks package issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum remove elinks</span></code></b>
# Verify that the elinks package has been removed. Also verify that the application called: '''xchat''' is not installed.
# Place your Centos7 Full Install DVD into the DVD drive of your hostmachine.
# View the contents of the DVD drive using the file manager application (called '''nautilus'''). Change to the Packages subdirectory. What does this subdirectory contain?
# Use a graphical file manager to view the contents of the DVD in your machine.<br><br>'''TIP:''' If you are having problems locating pathname to your DVD, open a terminal, login as '''root''', issue the command: '''mount''', and look for a path-name containing your Centos Install DVD and use that path-name when required later in this section.<br><br>
# Open a shell terminal and use the Linux command '''cd''' to change to the '''Packages''' sub-directory (hint: similar path-name as USB, but use '''Centos 7 x86_64/Packages''' and use '''quotes''' " " around full path-name since there are spaces within the pathname).<br>There are a few ways for yum to install applications:<ul><li>'''yum localinstall''' (install rpm files located from the machine via downloads to hard-drive, DVD, etc)</li><li>'''yum install''' (install applications from an online repository)<br><br></li></ul>
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<li value="11">Within the '''Packages''' subdirectory of the '''Centos7 Full Install DVD''', locate the '''rpm''' file that contains the '''xchat''' application (note the full path-name of the file). What do you think is the purpose of the numbers also contained in the filename?</li>
<li>Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum localinstall "full_pathname_to_xchat_rpm_file"</span></code></b></li>
<li>Verify that the '''xchat''' command has been installed.</li>
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<li value="14">We will now look at how we can add different repositories to our '''c7host''' machine.</li><li>As root, issue the following command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum repolist</span></code></b></li><li>Take a few moments to view the contents of the file. Do you see which repositories are used by the '''yum''' command? Write down the repositories in your lab logbook.</li><li>View the following link to see a general listing of repositories:<br>[ [http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories Available Repositories for Centos] ].</li><li>To add this repository, issue the command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">wget https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/7/x86_64/e/epel-release-7-5.noarch.rpm</span></code></b></li><li>To enable the repository in yum, issue the following command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum install epel-release-7-5.noarch.rpm</span></code></b></li><li>To clean-up the repository list (including downloading new applications in added repositories), issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum clean all</span></code></b></li><li>To verify that you have added the repository, you can issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum repolist</span></code></b></li><li>Unused and unneeded software can present a security risk and ties up disk space needlessly. Find '''at least 4 other packages''' to remove on your c7host machine(for example: '''sound & video''', '''games''', etc) that you're not using on your system. Be careful to ensure that removing those packages does not also remove other software that you do need.</li>
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===Part 2: Compiling Source Code from a Downloaded Archived File===
Sometimes, some software may <u>not</u> be available on repositories to install with the '''yum''' command. They may be available from web-pages to download, and compile. Now that you know how to create and decompress "zipped tarball archives", we will demonstrate how to install applications from websites containing these types of archives. Although this method is not as "user-friendly" as using the yum command, this method is useful if the application is NOT contained in regular software repositories...
In order to build software from source code, you must have the appropriate software development tools (such as make and gcc) and libraries (such as GTK) installed. The required tools will vary depending on the computer languages used in the software being built.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
# Remain in your '''c7host''' VM, but make certain that you are logged in as a regular user (i.e. NOT root!).
# Perform a Netsearch for the pattern: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">lbreakout2 tar.gz</span></code></b>
# Go to aan appropriate webpage and download a "zipped tarball" (compressed source code) for the '''lbreakout2''' game (filename should be something like: '''lbreakout2.tar.gz''')
#Change to the directory where you downloaded that file (most likely ''~/Download''s).
# Use the tar command to compress the "zipped tarball" called something like (not may be exactly): '''lbreakout2.tar.gz'''.
# Change to the directory that contains that ''lbreakout2'' source code.
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|colspan="2"|{{Admon/note|Using '''&&''' and '''||''' Conditional Statements|A very useful trick when running several commands in sequence is to use conditional statments. The '''&&''' conditional will run the subsequent command only if the previous command returns a true (0) exit status, for example:<br>'''./configure && make'''. The '''||''' conditional will run the subsequent command only if the previous command returns a false (non-zero) exit status, for example:<br>'''./configure || echo "Houston, we have a problem"'''. These conditional can be combined, for example:<br>'''./configure && make || echo "Houston, we have a problem"'''}}
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<li value="7">Issue the following command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">./configure && make</span></code></b><br>Most likely, you will get an error. What do you think the error is telling you?<br></li>
<li>You can use the yum command to install some missing dependencies that should be mentioned in the configure error message.</li>
<li>Reissue the <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">./configure && make</span></code></b> command. Where you successful? If not, what do you think is missing?</li>
<li>Use the yum command to install the gcc compiler, and issue the <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">./configure && make</span></code></b> command again. Where you successful this time?</li>
<li>Run the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">lbreakout2</span></code></b>. Where you successful?</li>
<li>You need to run a command to make this program available regardless of your current directory. Login as root, and issue the command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">make install</span></code></b></li>
<li>Run the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">lbreakout2</span></code></b> . Did it work? What command could you issue to confirm this game was installed without actually running this program?</li>
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{{Admon/tip|Bash Shell Scripting Tips:|<br>'''<u>The Here Document</u>'''<br><ul><li>A neat little trick involving a special type of redirection of stdin symbol: '''<<''' that allows input to be redirected to a command from within the command.<br><br> </li><li>Examples:<br><br>''cat <<+<br>This is a test message<br>This is the second line<br>+''<br><br>''mail -s "test message" youremailaddr <<+<br>This is a test message<br>I hope you like it.''<br>+<br><br>''tr [a-z] [A-Z] <<+<br>i like ops235<br>i love scripting.<br>+''<br><br></li></ul>'''<u>Using sed to Manipulate Text</u>'''<ul><li>The Linux command '''sed''' stands for <u>'''S'''</u>treaming <u>'''Ed'''</u>itor which is an effective way to manipulate a text file, output sent from a command, or from within a "here document". This command can manipulate matching text on a variety of criteria (such as '''line number(s)''', '''regular expression match''', etc). Commands can then be used for manipulation such as '''omitting''', '''printing''', '''substituting''', '''adding''', and '''inserting''' text.<br><br></li><li>The sed option '''-n''' suppresses display of text so the print ('''p''') command can be used; otherwise, the text will be displayed (with edits via the sed command instructions).<br><br></li><li>Results of text manipulation with sed can be stored in a variable using command substitution, or redirected to a file. '''NEVER redirect the stdout from a sed command to the same input file (or the input file will be destroyed)!''' <br><br></li><li>Examples<br><br>''sed 's/|/ /g' <<+<br>I|like|weekends!<br>+''<br><br>''sed 's/$/\n/g' <<+<br>This text<br>should be<br>double-spaced!''<br>+<br><br></li></ul>}}
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===Part 3: Generating Sofware Package Information with Shell Scripts===
We will continue with using shell scripts to create a Software Information Report that manipulates output generated by the '''rpm''' command. The '''sed''' and '''awk''' commands are very useful tools in shell scripting to manipulate text. In this lab, we will be using ''sed'' to allow the user to select certain portions from the rpm command (options -qi).
'''Perform the following steps:'''
# Use your '''c7host''' VM for this section.
# Open a Bash shell terminal and login as root.
# Use a text editor (such as <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">vi</span></code></b> or <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">nano</span></code></b>) to create a Bash Shell script called: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">packageInfo.bash</span></code></b> in root's home directory.
# Enter the following text content into your text-editing session:
<code style="color:#3366CC;font-family:courier;font-size:.9em;margin-left:20px;font-weight:bold;">
<br>
#!/bin/bash <br>
<br>
# packageInfo.bash<br>
# Purpose: Generates a report to displaying specified information of installed software<br>
#<br># USAGE: ./packageInfo.bash [application-name]<br>
#<br>
# Author: *** INSERT YOUR NAME ***<br>
# Date: *** CURRENT DATE ***<br>
<br>
if [ $HOME != "/root" ] # only runs if logged in as root<br>
then<br> echo "You must be logged in as root." >&2<br>
exit 1<br>
fi<br>
</code>
<br>
<ol><li value="4">Save your editing session, but remain in the text editor.</li><li>The code displayed below will require the user to include only one argument after the command (script) which will be the application name. The following code will also generate the report title and current date. Add the following code</li></ol>
<br>
<code style="color:#3366CC;font-family:courier;font-size:.9em;font-weight:bold;">
if [ $# -ne 1 ]<br>
then<br>
echo "Your command must have a application-name as argument" >&2<br>
echo "USAGE: $0 [application-name]" >&2<br>
exit 1<br>
fi<br>
<br>
# Create report title (echo with -e option allows newline \n character to be used)<br>
echo -e "\nSOFTWARE PACKAGE INFORMATION REPORT" > /root/package-info.txt <br>
echo -e "Date: $(date +'%A %B %d, %Y (%H:%M:%p)')\n\n " >> /root/package-info.txt<br>
</code>
<ol><li value="6">Save your editing session, but remain in the text editor.</li><li>The code displayed below uses a trick called the "Here Document" to redirect stdin from within the command (a quick way to display output on the screen). The read command will store the different information report items as words (separated by a space). The sed command used to convert the spaces to pipes (|) and stored into another variable. This allows the sed command to use extended regular expressions to print rpm elements that match those various patterns to be added to the report. Add the following code</li></ol>
<br>
<code style="color:#3366CC;font-family:courier;font-size:.9em;font-weight:bold;">
# Clear screen and use Here Document to display select on report items to read into variable<br>
clear<br>
cat <<+<br>
Available Package Information Items:<br>
<br>
Name<br>
Summary<br>
Version<br>
License<br>
Source<br>
URL<br>
+<br>
read -p "Enter word(s) shown above separated by spaces: " choice<br>
<br>
# Convert spaces to pipe symbol (|)<br>
processedChoice=$(echo $choice | sed 's/ /|/g')<br>
<br>
# Use sed with extended regular expressions to only print those matching report elements<br>
rpm -qi $1 | sed -r -n "/($processedChoice)/ p" >> /root/package-info.txt<br>
<br>
cat <<+<br>
File "/root/package-info.txt" has been created<br>
+<br>
</code>
<ol>
<li value="8">Save, set permissions, and then run that shell script for the application '''gedit'''. Did it create that report? Try running the script without an argument - What did it do? <li>Use the <b><code>wget</code></b> command to download, study, and run the following shell scripts on-line:<blockquote><b><code><span style=" pointer-events:none;cursor:default;color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">https://scs.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/packageInfoGraphical.bash</span></code></b></blockquote></li><li>Try to understand what this Bash Shell script does.</li><li>You have completed lab3. Proceed to Completing The Lab, and follow the instructions for "lab sign-off".</li></ol>
'''Answer the Investigation 3 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
= LAB 3 SIGN-OFF (SHOW INSTRUCTOR) =
{{Admon/important|Time for a new backup!|If you have successfully completed this lab, make a new backup of your virtual machines as well as your host machine.}}
'''Perform the Following Steps:'''
# Make certain that your '''c7host''' and '''centos3''' VMs are running.
# Switch to your <u>'''c7host'''</u> machine, open a shell terminal, and login as root.
# Change to the directory: '''/root/bin'''
# Issue the Linux command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">wget http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/lab3-check.bash</span></code></b>
# Give the '''lab3-check.bash''' file execute permissions (for the file owner).
# Run the shell script and if any warnings, make fixes and re-run shell script until you receive "congratulations" message.
#Arrange proof of the following on the screen:<br><span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span> '''centos3''' VM:<blockquote><ul><li> Archived files '''created'''</li><li>Archive files '''restored'''</ul></blockquote><span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span> '''c7host''' Machine:<blockquote><ul><li> '''One repository added''' for yum</li><li>Output from running the '''lab3-check.bash''' script with all OK messages</li></ul></blockquote><span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span> '''Lab3''' log-book filled out.
= Practice For Quizzes, Tests, Midterm & Final Exam =
#What is the purpose of booting into single-user mode?
#List the steps in order to boot into single-user mode.
#List the steps to reset a forgotten root password.
#What is the difference between a .tgz file and a .tar.gz file? What do these stand for?
#What is the purpose of a repository?
#What is source code?
#How do you build software from source code?
#What does yum do that compiled source code does not?
#Other than running an installed package, what commands can you issue to verify that the package was installed?
#List the steps to remove a package via yum command.
#List the steps to install a package using the yum command.
#List the steps to add a repository to be used with yum.
#What is the command to list all repositories associated with the yum command?
#What is the command to view all repositories that have been added to-date?
#How do you use the '''sed''' command to modify text?
#What is the '''Here-Document''', and how can it be used in issuing command and shell scripting?
[[Category:OPS235]][[Category:OPS235 Labs]]
= LAB PREPARATION =
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[[Image:package.png|thumb|right|200px|Learning how to conserve disk space is essential for the efficient operation of a Linux computer system. You will learn how to manipulate the size of Linux file-system sizes (via '''LVM''') in Lab5. ]]
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[[Image:lbreakout2.png|thumb|right|200px|You will download and compile the game called '''lbreakout2''' which is only available as compressed source code. ]]
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=== Purpose / Objectives of Lab3===
In this lab, you are going to identify potential problems such as running out of space to run a GUI, or forgetting your root password. You will also learn to conserve hard disk space by learning how to compress and decompress files that are stored on your computer server. In addition, you will learn alternative methods of how to install applications (i.e. programs).
<u>Main Objectives</u>
*Learn to boot your Centos VM into '''Single User mode''' for rescue purposes
*Create and extract '''archive''' files ('''tar''' and '''tar.gz''')
*Install applications using various methods:
:*'''Download''', '''decompress''' and archive file from the Internet, then '''compile source code''' in order to install an application.
:*Use '''yum''' utility to install software from '''local source programs''' (on DVD drive)
:*Use '''yum''' utility to install software from '''repositories''' (online storage areas)
:*Learn how to '''add repositories''' (online software storage areas) to install less common applications.
<ul><li value="4">Demonstrate the use of Bash Shell scripts to automate routine tasks (generate a customized software report)</li></ul>
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|colspan="3" style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom: thin solid black;border-spacing:0px;"|Minimum Required Materials<br>
|colspan="3" style="font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;border-bottom: thin solid black;border-spacing:0px;padding-left:20px;"|Linux Command Reference<br>
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|width="10%" style="padding-left:20px;" |[[Image:ubs-key.png|thumb|left|85px|<b>USB key</b><br>(for backups)]]
|width="10%" style="padding-left:20px;" |[[Image:log-book.png|thumb|left|70px|<b>Lab3 Log Book</b>]]
| style="padding-left:20px;"|Archiving / Compiling
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/tar.1.html tar]<br>
[http://unixhelp.ed.ac.uk/CGI/man-cgi?gzip gzip, gunzip]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/make.1.html make]<br><br>
Software Manangement<br>
[http://www.rpm.org/max-rpm/rpm.8.html rpm]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man8/yum.8.html yum]
| style="padding-left:20px;"|Miscellaneous
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ls.1.html ls]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/more.1.html more]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/wget.1.html wget]<br>
[http://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/chmod.1.html chmod]<br>
[http://ss64.com/vi.html vi]
| style="padding-left:20px;"|Matrix On-line Tutorials:<ul><li>Shell Scripting Basics - Part 4 (The sed Utility):<br>'''/home/murray.saul/scripting-4'''</li></ul>
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= INVESTIGATION 1: TROUBLESHOOTING BOOTING & FORGOTTEN ROOT PASSWORD =
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[[Image:grub1.png|thumb|right|600px|Press '''e''' at Grub Boot Menu to edit]]
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===Part 1: Common Booting Issues===
There are a few "classic problems" that students can encounter with their virtual machines and their host machine after performing lab2. Although all OPS235 students may not encounter these problems, it is good to be aware of what a potential problem may look like, and know how to solve that problem.
'''A few common problems are:'''
*I Can't boot into Graphical Mode on my '''c7host''' machine
*I Forgot My '''Regular User''' Password
*I Forgot My '''root''' Password
*I Can't Start My Virtual Machine
'''Troubleshooting consists of 3 basic elements:'''
*'''Asking Questions''' (eg. what was done recently prior to problem?)
*'''Eliminating''' what the problem '''IS NOT'''
*Having '''Tenacity''' and '''patience''' (ability to focus on finding the cause of the problem)
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[[Image:grub2_1.png|thumb|right|600px|Add the boot option '''single''' and then press '''ctrl-x''' to boot into single user mode]]
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===Part 2: Booting into Single-User Mode===
If you cannot log graphically into your machine (first two common problems), there is a trick to boot your system into '''single-user''' mode. This mode does not provide networking, graphics, or logging in as other regular users, but can connect to a text-based interface as the '''root''' user. This method will only work if a GRUB (<u>'''Gr'''</u>and '''<u>U</u>'''nified <u>'''B'''</u>oot-loader) password has not been set, or that you haven't forgotten the GRUB password.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Launch the VMware application.
#Select Open Virtual Machine, and select the VM called c7host on your Solid State Drive.
#Launch your c7host machine, and login as as a regular user.
#Boot-up your '''c7host''' VM. '''when the Grub Boot menu appears''', press the letter <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">e</span></code></b> (for "edit").
#Using your arrow keys, scroll to next screen to '''linux''', or '''linux16''', or '''linux-efi''' command and type the word <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">single</span></code></b> as an argument after '''quiet''' (see diagram for reference) and then press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">ctrl-x</span></code></b> to boot.
#The system should boot into text-based mode. Enter your '''root''' password.
#One thing to look at is partition space usage. Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">df -h</span></code></b>
#If you notice 0% free space in the '''/''' partition, then there is a problem. This most likely is caused by not following steps to create a <u>compressed</u> copy of the VM image. If that is the case, locate the large image backup and remove it. Do NOT remove the image in ''/var/lib/libvirt/images'' directory!
#You can use the '''passwd''' command to reset your '''regular user''' password (eg. <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">passwd regularuserid</span></code></b>). You can press '''ctrl-c''' if you wish to abort (i.e. not change password).
#To restart in graphical mode, simply enter the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">reboot</span></code></b>.
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[[Image:grub2_3.png|thumb|right|600px|Add '''rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh''' as shown and then press '''ctrl-x''' to boot into single user no root password mode]]
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===Part 3: Resetting Forgotten Root Password===
Unfortunately, booting into Single-User Mode does not work if you forgot your '''root''' password, since the procedure in the previous part requires that you enter your root password. In order to reset your root password, you need to perform a different procedure (shown below).
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#The procedure to reset root's password is different than shown above. Press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">e</span></code></b> at the Grub boot menu.
#Using your arrow keys, move to '''linux''' or '''linux-efi''' command and replace the argument '''ro''' with the argument <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">rw init=/sysroot/bin/sh</span></code></b> (see diagram for reference) and then press <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">ctrl-x</span></code></b> to boot.
#The system should boot into text-based mode without prompting for root's password.
#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">chroot /sysroot</span></code></b><br><br>
#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">passwd root</span></code></b> in order to change your root password (press '''ctrl-c''' if you wish to abort - i.e. not change password).
#To restart in graphical mode, simply enter the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">reboot</span></code></b>.
===Catastrophic Boot Problems===
:Not being able to start your '''c7host''' due to '''Kernel Panic''' or some sort of '''catastrophic disk failure''' is not as easy to fix. You might be able to boot from your '''Centos LIVE DVD, open a terminal and mount the partition''' via command line and look for possible problems (setup files like '''/etc/fstab'''). '''Lab5''' will discuss more about mounting and the /etc/fstab file. The "worst-case scenario" would be to purchase a new hard disk, '''perform lab1 completely, perform lab2 to install and set-up virtualization software''', then '''restore your VM image and xml file backups''' (eg. decompressing images, issuing virsh define commands for .xml files). That is why consistently '''performing backups of ALL of your VMS at the end of each lab is absolutely essential! You have been warned!'''
'''Answer INVESTIGATION 1 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
= INVESTIGATION 2: ARCHIVING & RESTORING FILES =
===Part 1: Creating a File Archive===
One method to help prevent running out of hard disk space is to compress or '''archive''' files so they take up less space on your computer system. Archiving files is also a popular method to '''bundle files together''' into one smaller file for fast transfers to other computer servers.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Boot up your '''centos3''' VM.
#Change your working directory to '''/usr/share/doc/sudo*'''
#Use the tar (tape archiver) command to create an archive file named '''/tmp/archive1.tar'''
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar cvf /tmp/archive1.tar .</span></code></b>
{{Admon/important | Warning! | Don't miss the <code>.</code> at the end of the <code>tar</code> command (where indicated). It specifies what should go into the archive: the contents of the current directory.}}
<ol>
<li value="4">What do the options '''c''', '''v''', and '''f''' mean?</li>
<li>Record the archive file size.</li>
<li>Compress the file using '''gzip''':
<ul>
<li><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">gzip /tmp/archive1.tar</span></code></b></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Record the archive file size after compression.</li>
<li>Make sure you're still in '''/usr/share/doc/sudo*''' and then create a compressed archive:
<ul>
<li><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar cvzf /tmp/archive2.tgz .</span></code></b></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>What does the''' z''' option do?</li>
<li>Compare the sizes of '''/tmp/archive1.tar.gz''' and '''/tmp/archive2.tgz'''. Why are they so close in size?</li>
</ol>
===Part 2: Restoring Files From an Archive===
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Remain in your '''centos3''' VM.
#Create the directory '''/tmp/extract1'''
#Change to the '''/tmp/extract1''' directory.
#Move the file '''archive1.tar.gz''' to your current directory.
#Unzip the first archive you created:
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">gunzip archive1.tar.gz</span></code></b>
#Extract the files from the first archive:
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar xvf archive1.tar</span></code></b>
#Are all the files there?
#Compare '''/tmp/extract1/README''' and '''/usr/share/doc/sudo*/README'''. Are they exactly the same? Why?
#Create the directory '''/tmp/extract2'''
#Move the file '''archive2.tgz''' to the '''/tmp/extract2''' directory.
#Extract the files from the second archive:
#*<b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">tar xvzf /tmp/extract2/archive2.tar.gz</span></code></b>
#Note that this time a separate <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">gunzip</span></code></b> command was not needed. Why?
#Repeat the previous command, leaving out the option '''z'''. Does it work? Why?
#Compare the '''README''' file in this directory with the original file. Are they exactly the same?
'''Answer Investigation 2 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
=INVESTIGATION 3: MANAGING SOFTWARE PACKAGES=
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=== Part 1: Managing Software and Repositories with Yum ===
We will learn how to install software packages with the '''yum''' utility. This command is useful for installing software since it automatically resolves software dependencies prior to installing the software. Upon your Centos OS install, a link to a software repository is automatically made to allow for easy software updates.
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that a particular software package is contained on the default repository. In order to overcome this problem, you can add other repositories that may contain the application that you wish to install.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Make certain that you are in your '''c7host''' VM.
#Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum install elinks</span></code></b>
#Now issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum info elinks</span></code></b>
#How can you tell if the elinks package has been installed?
#To remove the elinks package issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum remove elinks</span></code></b>
# Verify that the elinks package has been removed. Also verify that the application called: '''xchat''' is not installed.
# Place your Centos7 Full Install DVD into the DVD drive of your hostmachine.
# View the contents of the DVD drive using the file manager application (called '''nautilus'''). Change to the Packages subdirectory. What does this subdirectory contain?
# Use a graphical file manager to view the contents of the DVD in your machine.<br><br>'''TIP:''' If you are having problems locating pathname to your DVD, open a terminal, login as '''root''', issue the command: '''mount''', and look for a path-name containing your Centos Install DVD and use that path-name when required later in this section.<br><br>
# Open a shell terminal and use the Linux command '''cd''' to change to the '''Packages''' sub-directory (hint: similar path-name as USB, but use '''Centos 7 x86_64/Packages''' and use '''quotes''' " " around full path-name since there are spaces within the pathname).<br>There are a few ways for yum to install applications:<ul><li>'''yum localinstall''' (install rpm files located from the machine via downloads to hard-drive, DVD, etc)</li><li>'''yum install''' (install applications from an online repository)<br><br></li></ul>
<ol>
<li value="11">Within the '''Packages''' subdirectory of the '''Centos7 Full Install DVD''', locate the '''rpm''' file that contains the '''xchat''' application (note the full path-name of the file). What do you think is the purpose of the numbers also contained in the filename?</li>
<li>Issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">yum localinstall "full_pathname_to_xchat_rpm_file"</span></code></b></li>
<li>Verify that the '''xchat''' command has been installed.</li>
</ol>
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<ol>
<li value="14">We will now look at how we can add different repositories to our '''c7host''' machine.</li><li>As root, issue the following command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum repolist</span></code></b></li><li>Take a few moments to view the contents of the file. Do you see which repositories are used by the '''yum''' command? Write down the repositories in your lab logbook.</li><li>View the following link to see a general listing of repositories:<br>[ [http://wiki.centos.org/AdditionalResources/Repositories Available Repositories for Centos] ].</li><li>To add this repository, issue the command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">wget https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/7/x86_64/e/epel-release-7-5.noarch.rpm</span></code></b></li><li>To enable the repository in yum, issue the following command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum install epel-release-7-5.noarch.rpm</span></code></b></li><li>To clean-up the repository list (including downloading new applications in added repositories), issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum clean all</span></code></b></li><li>To verify that you have added the repository, you can issue the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.3em;">yum repolist</span></code></b></li><li>Unused and unneeded software can present a security risk and ties up disk space needlessly. Find '''at least 4 other packages''' to remove on your c7host machine(for example: '''sound & video''', '''games''', etc) that you're not using on your system. Be careful to ensure that removing those packages does not also remove other software that you do need.</li>
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===Part 2: Compiling Source Code from a Downloaded Archived File===
Sometimes, some software may <u>not</u> be available on repositories to install with the '''yum''' command. They may be available from web-pages to download, and compile. Now that you know how to create and decompress "zipped tarball archives", we will demonstrate how to install applications from websites containing these types of archives. Although this method is not as "user-friendly" as using the yum command, this method is useful if the application is NOT contained in regular software repositories...
In order to build software from source code, you must have the appropriate software development tools (such as make and gcc) and libraries (such as GTK) installed. The required tools will vary depending on the computer languages used in the software being built.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
# Remain in your '''c7host''' VM, but make certain that you are logged in as a regular user (i.e. NOT root!).
# Perform a Netsearch for the pattern: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">lbreakout2 tar.gz</span></code></b>
# Go to aan appropriate webpage and download a "zipped tarball" (compressed source code) for the '''lbreakout2''' game (filename should be something like: '''lbreakout2.tar.gz''')
#Change to the directory where you downloaded that file (most likely ''~/Download''s).
# Use the tar command to compress the "zipped tarball" called something like (not may be exactly): '''lbreakout2.tar.gz'''.
# Change to the directory that contains that ''lbreakout2'' source code.
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<ol>
<li value="7">Issue the following command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">./configure && make</span></code></b><br>Most likely, you will get an error. What do you think the error is telling you?<br></li>
<li>You can use the yum command to install some missing dependencies that should be mentioned in the configure error message.</li>
<li>Reissue the <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">./configure && make</span></code></b> command. Where you successful? If not, what do you think is missing?</li>
<li>Use the yum command to install the gcc compiler, and issue the <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">./configure && make</span></code></b> command again. Where you successful this time?</li>
<li>Run the command <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">lbreakout2</span></code></b>. Where you successful?</li>
<li>You need to run a command to make this program available regardless of your current directory. Login as root, and issue the command:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">make install</span></code></b></li>
<li>Run the command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">lbreakout2</span></code></b> . Did it work? What command could you issue to confirm this game was installed without actually running this program?</li>
</ol>
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{{Admon/tip|Bash Shell Scripting Tips:|<br>'''<u>The Here Document</u>'''<br><ul><li>A neat little trick involving a special type of redirection of stdin symbol: '''<<''' that allows input to be redirected to a command from within the command.<br><br> </li><li>Examples:<br><br>''cat <<+<br>This is a test message<br>This is the second line<br>+''<br><br>''mail -s "test message" youremailaddr <<+<br>This is a test message<br>I hope you like it.''<br>+<br><br>''tr [a-z] [A-Z] <<+<br>i like ops235<br>i love scripting.<br>+''<br><br></li></ul>'''<u>Using sed to Manipulate Text</u>'''<ul><li>The Linux command '''sed''' stands for <u>'''S'''</u>treaming <u>'''Ed'''</u>itor which is an effective way to manipulate a text file, output sent from a command, or from within a "here document". This command can manipulate matching text on a variety of criteria (such as '''line number(s)''', '''regular expression match''', etc). Commands can then be used for manipulation such as '''omitting''', '''printing''', '''substituting''', '''adding''', and '''inserting''' text.<br><br></li><li>The sed option '''-n''' suppresses display of text so the print ('''p''') command can be used; otherwise, the text will be displayed (with edits via the sed command instructions).<br><br></li><li>Results of text manipulation with sed can be stored in a variable using command substitution, or redirected to a file. '''NEVER redirect the stdout from a sed command to the same input file (or the input file will be destroyed)!''' <br><br></li><li>Examples<br><br>''sed 's/|/ /g' <<+<br>I|like|weekends!<br>+''<br><br>''sed 's/$/\n/g' <<+<br>This text<br>should be<br>double-spaced!''<br>+<br><br></li></ul>}}
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===Part 3: Generating Sofware Package Information with Shell Scripts===
We will continue with using shell scripts to create a Software Information Report that manipulates output generated by the '''rpm''' command. The '''sed''' and '''awk''' commands are very useful tools in shell scripting to manipulate text. In this lab, we will be using ''sed'' to allow the user to select certain portions from the rpm command (options -qi).
'''Perform the following steps:'''
# Use your '''c7host''' VM for this section.
# Open a Bash shell terminal and login as root.
# Use a text editor (such as <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">vi</span></code></b> or <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">nano</span></code></b>) to create a Bash Shell script called: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">packageInfo.bash</span></code></b> in root's home directory.
# Enter the following text content into your text-editing session:
<code style="color:#3366CC;font-family:courier;font-size:.9em;margin-left:20px;font-weight:bold;">
<br>
#!/bin/bash <br>
<br>
# packageInfo.bash<br>
# Purpose: Generates a report to displaying specified information of installed software<br>
#<br># USAGE: ./packageInfo.bash [application-name]<br>
#<br>
# Author: *** INSERT YOUR NAME ***<br>
# Date: *** CURRENT DATE ***<br>
<br>
if [ $HOME != "/root" ] # only runs if logged in as root<br>
then<br> echo "You must be logged in as root." >&2<br>
exit 1<br>
fi<br>
</code>
<br>
<ol><li value="4">Save your editing session, but remain in the text editor.</li><li>The code displayed below will require the user to include only one argument after the command (script) which will be the application name. The following code will also generate the report title and current date. Add the following code</li></ol>
<br>
<code style="color:#3366CC;font-family:courier;font-size:.9em;font-weight:bold;">
if [ $# -ne 1 ]<br>
then<br>
echo "Your command must have a application-name as argument" >&2<br>
echo "USAGE: $0 [application-name]" >&2<br>
exit 1<br>
fi<br>
<br>
# Create report title (echo with -e option allows newline \n character to be used)<br>
echo -e "\nSOFTWARE PACKAGE INFORMATION REPORT" > /root/package-info.txt <br>
echo -e "Date: $(date +'%A %B %d, %Y (%H:%M:%p)')\n\n " >> /root/package-info.txt<br>
</code>
<ol><li value="6">Save your editing session, but remain in the text editor.</li><li>The code displayed below uses a trick called the "Here Document" to redirect stdin from within the command (a quick way to display output on the screen). The read command will store the different information report items as words (separated by a space). The sed command used to convert the spaces to pipes (|) and stored into another variable. This allows the sed command to use extended regular expressions to print rpm elements that match those various patterns to be added to the report. Add the following code</li></ol>
<br>
<code style="color:#3366CC;font-family:courier;font-size:.9em;font-weight:bold;">
# Clear screen and use Here Document to display select on report items to read into variable<br>
clear<br>
cat <<+<br>
Available Package Information Items:<br>
<br>
Name<br>
Summary<br>
Version<br>
License<br>
Source<br>
URL<br>
+<br>
read -p "Enter word(s) shown above separated by spaces: " choice<br>
<br>
# Convert spaces to pipe symbol (|)<br>
processedChoice=$(echo $choice | sed 's/ /|/g')<br>
<br>
# Use sed with extended regular expressions to only print those matching report elements<br>
rpm -qi $1 | sed -r -n "/($processedChoice)/ p" >> /root/package-info.txt<br>
<br>
cat <<+<br>
File "/root/package-info.txt" has been created<br>
+<br>
</code>
<ol>
<li value="8">Save, set permissions, and then run that shell script for the application '''gedit'''. Did it create that report? Try running the script without an argument - What did it do? <li>Use the <b><code>wget</code></b> command to download, study, and run the following shell scripts on-line:<blockquote><b><code><span style=" pointer-events:none;cursor:default;color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">https://scs.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/packageInfoGraphical.bash</span></code></b></blockquote></li><li>Try to understand what this Bash Shell script does.</li><li>You have completed lab3. Proceed to Completing The Lab, and follow the instructions for "lab sign-off".</li></ol>
'''Answer the Investigation 3 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
= LAB 3 SIGN-OFF (SHOW INSTRUCTOR) =
{{Admon/important|Time for a new backup!|If you have successfully completed this lab, make a new backup of your virtual machines as well as your host machine.}}
'''Perform the Following Steps:'''
# Make certain that your '''c7host''' and '''centos3''' VMs are running.
# Switch to your <u>'''c7host'''</u> machine, open a shell terminal, and login as root.
# Change to the directory: '''/root/bin'''
# Issue the Linux command: <b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">wget http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/ops235/lab3-check.bash</span></code></b>
# Give the '''lab3-check.bash''' file execute permissions (for the file owner).
# Run the shell script and if any warnings, make fixes and re-run shell script until you receive "congratulations" message.
#Arrange proof of the following on the screen:<br><span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span> '''centos3''' VM:<blockquote><ul><li> Archived files '''created'''</li><li>Archive files '''restored'''</ul></blockquote><span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span> '''c7host''' Machine:<blockquote><ul><li> '''One repository added''' for yum</li><li>Output from running the '''lab3-check.bash''' script with all OK messages</li></ul></blockquote><span style="color:green;font-size:1.5em;">✓</span> '''Lab3''' log-book filled out.
= Practice For Quizzes, Tests, Midterm & Final Exam =
#What is the purpose of booting into single-user mode?
#List the steps in order to boot into single-user mode.
#List the steps to reset a forgotten root password.
#What is the difference between a .tgz file and a .tar.gz file? What do these stand for?
#What is the purpose of a repository?
#What is source code?
#How do you build software from source code?
#What does yum do that compiled source code does not?
#Other than running an installed package, what commands can you issue to verify that the package was installed?
#List the steps to remove a package via yum command.
#List the steps to install a package using the yum command.
#List the steps to add a repository to be used with yum.
#What is the command to list all repositories associated with the yum command?
#What is the command to view all repositories that have been added to-date?
#How do you use the '''sed''' command to modify text?
#What is the '''Here-Document''', and how can it be used in issuing command and shell scripting?
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